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The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-13
LONG LIFE.

France boasts of the oldest old maid In the
world. She is 100 years ole and lives at
Auch. Her name is Mile. Belp.ite.
A colored man, John West, who was quito
n notable character in his way, died at Lam
bertville, N. j, a few days ago aged 07 years.
He has been, successfully, slave, doctor
and last Of all q preacher.
Professor Humphrey. Of Cambridge, Eng
land, has prepared interesting tables about
centenarians. He finds that tho people who
live longest are those who slept about nine
hours night, who were careful about expos
ing themselves and who were temperate In
hsir habitA
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-13
Two Men Buried in an Avalanche.

Fort KEoGH, MoNT., January 12.-On
January I'd Tony Wise and Swede
named Martin were at work on the side
of Sheep mountain, near Cooke City,
developing some mining property. A
huge slide swept down the mountain
and hurled the two unfortunate men into
eternity without a moments warning.
They were carried thousands of feet be-
low, and their bodies will not be found
until the snow melts next summer.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-13
Burned by an Oil Explosion.

LANCASTER, Pa, January l2.-While
the Columbia and Middletown wrecking
crews were engaged in clearing away the
wreck at Shock station yesterday after
noon fire communicated to coal oil
tank near at hand and it exploded, scat
tering the oil among the railroaders and
setting fire to their clothing. Over a
dozen of the men were seriously burned.
No fatal results are thus far reported.
The unfortunate men subdued the flames
by rolling in the snow.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-13
An Innocent Man Hung.

OTTAWA, ONT, January 12.-Henry
Beatty. miner, was relied upon as II
witness to prove the innocence OF
Sproule, the American, recently hanged
in British Columbia. He could not be
found at the time Of the trial, and
Sproule was executed. Papers were filed
here yesterday showing that Beatty, who
was detained, has made an affidavit pro-
wing an aIibt for Sproule Sproule's rela-
tives have begun suit against the British
Columbian Government for $4,000 for
its action.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-13
A Big Coal Strike Threatened.

HAzELToN, PA, January Eff the
New Jersey coal handlers now on strike
approve of it, strike will be declared
by the miners in the Schuylkill, Lehigh,
and portion of the Wyoming regions,
which will take $4,000 men out OF the
mines. This movement is set on foot in
order to aid the New Jersey coal hand
lers in securing their demands.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-13

This gun, as illustrated, is mounted upon a
sea coast carriage The following dimensions
will serve to convey some idea of It's enormous
size: Length, 45 feet inches; diameter Of
bore, l6 inches; weight l15 tons; charge Of
powder, 800 pounds; weight of projectie,
$500 pounds; muzzle energy, 5000 foot tons.
This gun, with the exception Of one Of the
same size, the property Of the Italian govern
ment, is the largest pieco of ordnance in the
world.
But powerful as are these monster guns,
means have always been found for withstand
ing their force. The port Of Antwerp, Bel
piIIm. has among its defenses one of Cru on's
iron cupolas, which has been tested and
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-13
LIVES SHORTENED BY THE WAR.

Gen. Meade died at 81.
Gen. Grant died at the age Of 63.
Gen. Hancock was G1 when he died
Gen. Mcclellan was about GO when he died.
Gen. IIalleck was only 50 when death over
took him.
Gen. George II. Thomas died when but "a
years old.
Death overlook Gen. Logan at the same
age as Grant, GO.
Admiral Farragut, the greatest naval hero
of the war, lived to be CD years old
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-13
suits Against Americans.

MONTREAL, QUEBEC, January l2.-Ihe
Dominion Government has entered three
actions against j. G. Aver & Co, of Low
ell, Massachusetts; first, for comdemna-
ton of goods seized for undervaluatlon,
valued at $4,000; second, for unpaid
duty. extending back three years and
amounting TO $4,000, and third, for the
penalty imposed under the act.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-13
Profound Ignorance.

Western Young Lady unacQuainted with
college tcrma-Oh Nj. Snodkins, did you
have q cool concert out at Cambridge last
Wccl.l
llr. Gnodkto Cof Harvard) oh, yes There
was double quartet OF 'Sj men.
Western Young Laoy-Gracious, what a
lot! thought there were only eight men in
doublo quartot-Illrvard LAmpoOn-
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-13

n Bath constable the other day used quito
1cleycr statagem in serving a paper on
man who was hard 10 get at. He staggered
INTO DO mans yard and finally got around
and lay down on "a back stoop. Tho lady OF
tho house came out and ordered him away,
threatening 20 call her husband If he persisted
IN DO, going The constable persisted and
when The husband came out the officer jumped
upond served ule paper oa him.-Bath Path
TuIor
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-13
Tho Previous Suit.

Lawyer TO timid young womaH)-Haye
YOU ever appeared as witness in suit be
fore?
Young Woman (hlushing)-Yes, sir, OF
course.
Lawyer-Ploaso state to the jury jus,
what suit it was.
Young Woman with moro conGdcnce)-lt
Yves n nuns yelling, shirrcd down the front
and trimmed with lovely blue, with ha;
TO match.
Judge trapping Violent y)-Order in the
court!-Central Law Journal.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-13
FORT wApswonrH, "rnE NARRows,n Y. Y.

FORT wADswoRTH, "THE NARRows," ". Y.
During the past few months the press OF
the seaboard cities has had a great deal to
say regarding the needs of more modern de-
fenses and the initial number of Scribner's
magazine contains an article on the samc sub
ject by Capt. +. V. Greene, United States
engineer Capt Greene holds that whilo
other nations have been advancing, we have
stood still and urges the necessity Of action
at once. Not that there is any danger that a
foreign country will lie able to subjugate the
United States, but it is feared that in case Of
hostilities the ships Of a foreign power would
be able to completely destroy the magnificent
chains Of cities that are strung along tho
coasts Of the two occ ans and those Of the great
lakes. This is rendered possible largely by
the big guns made at the krupp works,
Essen, Germany
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-13
BY TELEGRAPH.
HAPPENINGS At HOME AND ABROAD
AS SENT OVER THE WIRES.

Murder and Suicide-Buried in an Ava
Ianche-An Innocent Man Hung-Y. vi.
&. A. Conyention-Tilden's Heirs-Coal
Strike Threatened-Suits Against Ameri-
cans,-&c.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-13
A Bridge Wrecked by the Cold.

CHICAGO, January IA special from
Adrian, Mich, says: The iron passenger
bridge, spanning Rasen river at Bliss
field, fell yesterday, intense cold causing
the iron to contract and draw upon the
supports. William Slack and Charles
Quigley, with herd Of cattle, were pre-
cipitated to the ice below Both men are
injured fatally.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-13
GUTTED BY FIRE.
The Offices of the Internal Revenue Coliec-
tor at Louisville.


tor at Louisville.
LOUISVILLE, KY, January 12.-The Of
fees of the Collector of Internal Revenue
in the Custom-house were gutted by fire
this morning at 2:3O O'Clock. The origin
of the fire is not known, nor can the loss
be learned at this hour Three million
dollars worth of revenue stamps were in
the vault, which was not a substantial
structure, and which was in the worst of
the fire. Collector Cox has been unable
to open it, owing to damage done by the
fire, and cannot learn whether the stamps
have been destroyed or not.
LATER.-The fire was extinguished
with loss of about five or six hundred
dollars. Only few records and papers
were destroyed, which can be easily du-
plicated.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-13
ONE CENT.
AY. M. C. A. Convention.

LYNcHBURG, VA, January 12.-The
State Executive Committee Of the Young
Mems Christian Association has decided
to issue call for q State Convention to
be held at Staunton, February 2lst. A
resolution was adopted to recommend to
the State Convention the establishment
of newspaper
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-13

4 weston rcper says tho latest trick o.
80 bakers crt is the manufacture OF on
imitation Cr2ham cracker. Ground excel
dor IS intimately rli-cd with low grade
whito 1oGr aad substituted for genuine
graham. Persons who have ondcavorcd long
snd unsucccG1ully to digcot tho woody Lbcr
which forms Gc major part Of Crahcn norr
VII think c-cclsior ar improvement. IL
can't boworEe, at all eyents.-Boston Tran
script
The toboggan slido at Fon da Lac, Wis, is
located directly opposite an undsitakers
store Just noith OF tho slide is tho shop OF a
marble cutter.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-13
What Tilden's Heirs VIII Do.

NEW YORK, January 12.-The Times
says it is authoritatively announced in be
half of the heirs of Samuel j. Tilden that
even if the courts decide that the so
called free library trust provided for in
the will is void they will fully carry out
Mr.. Tilden's intentions and give to this
city the largest and best free library in
the world.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-13
A Schooner Ashore.

HIGHLAND LIGHT, MASS, January II.
The two-master schooner Carrie w. Is
ashore half mile north Of this station.
She sprung leak and was run ashore to
prevent her sinking. The crew was
saved
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-13
4 Rnne.Maker,s Suicide.

JERSEY CITY, n. j., Jan. l2.-Frank
Hebach, aged 80 years, a German rope
maker, of No. 154 Garden street, llo-
boken, committed suicide this morning
nv shooting himself in the head
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-13
Murders His Sweetheart and Attempts
Snicide.

New ORLEANS, January 12-Valsin
Benne, aged %, shot and killed his sweet
heart, Clara Garter, aged II, last night,
and then attempted 10 commit suicide
The bullet struck his skull, and glanced
Off, and he is not seriously injured. He
is in custody.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-13
qRUsoN's rmpENErnAB1E cUPoLA.

found 20 be almost impervious to shot or
shell. Tie claims Of this cupola, which
seems to 10 in some degree an adapta-
tion of the principle that won for Erics-
sons Monitor such fame, are being pushed
vigorously. and it is believed by those who
advocate it that its adoption, armed with
proper guns, would render our ports impreg-
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-13
FINANCIAL.
Reported by c. w. Branch Il Co., bankers
and brokers, No. I'LL Main street.
New York stock Market.
REYIEW.

New YoRK, January 12.-The fact tha'
to-day has been the middle day of the Lon
don settlement has prevented any foreign
trading; and a report of the mayors death,
coupled with rumors of some action on the
part of Western Legislatures instructing their
delegates to support the interstate bill as 1t
now stands, gave the bears an opportunity to
break the market-the bull party apparently
being content 10 see the short interest in
crease, and not caring to interfere until the
situation becomes better defined. AT the
SAME time there is a very decided disinclina-
ton OH the part of the outside public TO spec
ulate, and it may take some weeks before
this can be removed. In the meantime we
must expect dull market; but, If railroad
earnings keep up as they appear to be doing
not materially lower one.
Prices showed a considerable recovery du-
ring the last hour, and closed steady. Money,
5 to per cent.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1887-01-13
OUR COAST DEFENSES.
THE ADVANCES MADE IN HARBOR
NOTIFICATIONS.
Tho Old IL rts Now Practically Useless
The Largest Gun In the World-The
Death Dealing Torpedo-Gruson's I'm
penctrable Cupola.

The question Of coast defenses for this
country has been actively before the public
for fully eighty years. The same arguments
which wero originally used, pro and con,
hold good to-day. The system, as it at
present exists, was conceived and carried out
by Gen. Joseph G. Totten, who completed the
work about twenty years ago. At that time
the forts of which Fort Wadsworth is a good
example. were considered well nigh impreg-
nable when adopted, but with the increased
penetrative power of modern artillery the
usefulness of these old time Notifications
has departed.
, 1887-08-24
Races at Saratoga.

SARATOGA, Aug. 23.-The weather
was cloudy and rain fell during most Of
the morning, making the track heavy.
First race. three quarters of a mile
Noltigeur won, Esterbok second, Fleur-
cite third. Time l:29f.
Second race, one miIe-Wary won,
Miss Ford second, Hypasia third. Time
l:47.
Third race. Kenner stakes. two miles
S%wathmore won, Carey second. Penden-
MS third. Time SAN.
Fourth race, one and One-sixteenth miles
Doubt won, Osceola second. Queen Bess
third Time l:57t.
Fifth race, steeplechase, two and one-
quarter miles-W Warrington came in TWEEN
ty lengths ahead Of Adrian, who was
twenty lengths in advance of Beechmore;
the balance strung out. A claim that
Warrington went wrong was Allowed
when Adrian was given first place. Beech
more second. No horse was placed third.
Time 1895.
, 1887-08-24
National Bank Matters,

PrTTsBURG, Aug. 23.-Mr. Kappel,
corresponding editor OF the American
Ba"ker, says among the matters to be
discussed by the convention of bankers
which meet here in October, will be the
question of uniformity in checks and the
use of material for checks, drafts and
other papers. The most important ques-
ton will be some plan whereby the circu-
lation of bank currency can be secured by
bond deposits, which will not bring the
question up every few years. The silver
question and the proposed amendments
to the banking laws for the protection Of
depOsitorS in national banks, suggested by
Comptroller Trenholm, will also claim at
tention. The amendment proposes that
where a president and cashier Of a bank
are directors, there shall be four addition
al directors, to prevent collision between
the president and cashier. Congress will
be asked to amend the Canadian treaty
so that absconding fnanciers will not be
secure from punishment by crossing the
borders.
, 1887-08-24
T"BLEGRAPHIC BREvITIEs.

The Chicago market closed steady yes
terday. Cash 50. September G94, Octo-
Der III.
Al Malta during the past thirty six
hours there were nine rev cases of cholera
and four deaths.
Rear Admiral Craven, United States
navy, of Washington, died at Charleston
navy yards Yesterday Of heat disease.
The interstate extradition conference
began in New York City yesterday. Gov
crnor Bcavel, Of Pennsylvania, occupied
the chair.
The Russian government has issued a
ukase claiming as Russian territory all un-
cultivated land on the banks OF the river
Murrhab and ordering that such lands be
colonized and cultivated.
A contract for the construction of
buildings for the United States peniten-
tiary for Utah, at Salt Lake City, has
been awarded to the Pauly Jail Building
and Manufacturing company at st. Louis
at $4S, 900.
Warrants for pensions amounting to
SIG, 253, 900 were issued from the treas
ury yesterday. Notwithstanding this
large payment the excess of the govern
ment's receipts over expenditures since
the first of the present month is about
three and a half millions.
, 1887-08-24
Married to the Same Man Twice

NEW YORK, Aug. 23.-About fifteen
years ago, on boald a dancing barge, when
a big Tammany excursion was holding
high carnival, Morris Curran had drank
more tirewater than was good for him.
He got to fooling with some yong girls
from one Of the upper wards OF New
York.
Il want a nice little wife, said he;
: which one of you will have me?"
A mischievous little miss. whose father
was on board, anchored at the bar, spoke
up that she wanted to take out her
freedom papers, and knew Of no better
way to escape her parents than to get a
husband.
mo time like the present, " said Cur
ran. Here's a man who will marry us, .
and he called to a fellow who was pass
ing.
After a little more badinage the Tam
many man babe the proposing partners to
take hold of hands. He went over a form
and pronounced them man and wife. Just
then the gi1l's father came in and there
was a discovery. Curran and little Della
were married, sure enough, for it was
Justice Ledwith from Jefferson market
who had performed the ceremony. A
sciimmage ensued, in which broken heads
and torn clothes were conspicuous. The
father hurried home with his child, and
early the next morning sought the office
Of Charley Spt ncer, the criminal lawyer.
A divorce was Obtained, and ten years
ago the girl was married to another man.
But the passage of time brought many
changes. Della. the bride of the barge,
lost her husband she had married in 1917,
and in 1887 a widow with two little child
, 1887-08-24
MlIt BarloW's Woes.

New YORK, Aug. ga writ of
habeas corpus has been obtained by Law
yer Charles Il. Allison from Judge DOnO
hue, in supreme court, chambers, in behalf
of Milton q. Barlow, the minstrel per
former, better known as Bones Barlow,
who has been confined in Ludlow street
Jail since Feb. y, Barlow at one time
had an interest in the combination of
Thatcher, Primrose & West.
Barlow's wife, Mary, began a suit
against him for divorce in the supreme
court OF Rochester, Feb. T., claiming that
he was intimate with Lille Hale, a bur
lcsquc actress. He was ordered to pay
800 a week alimony, but failed to do so,
and Judge Macomber granted an order of
arrest.
Barlow was arrested on Feb. Il. The
trial Of the suit was set down for March
10. Barlow being in Jail could not APP
pear, of course, and was unable to employ
counsel to represent him. A decree of
divorce was granted on April %, by which
he was ordered to pay as alimony annu-
ally 81 800 until his l6-vear- old daughter
was Of full age. After that he was to
pay his wife 81, 200 until his son had
reached his majority and then pay Mrs.
Barlow 81 600,
According to Barlow he has been un-
successful IN recent years and is too poor
even to pay a lawyer. He would ike to
be set at liberty. There is another iudg,
ment against him, he says, that he Is un
able to pay. and if he remains in jail he
will certainly be unable to pay anything at
all on account.
, 1887-08-24
THE UTE SCARE.
ColoroW's Followers Do Not
Exceed $50 All Told
The Ute Chief Would Return
to the Reservation
But for Fear of an Attack
From the Whites.
The Ute Middle.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 23.-A telegram
has been received at the war department
from Maj. Randlett, commanding Fort
DuChesne, Utah, dated Aug. 10, through
Gen. Terry, saying:
"Colorow has his followers with him,
about $50 in all, including men, women
and children. There are no indications
of his being reinforced, and all Indians at
Ulntah and Ouray want peace. [ believe
Colorow would come to the reservation if
he could get there without being attacked.
Most of the party who went out with An.
drews have returned to the agency, fright
ened back. They claim that Colorow's
camp could not be found. Great anxiety
is manifested concerning Chipeta. Ii the
cowboys have harmed her, we anticipate
1t will end in serious trouble"
This is the first time the name of
Chipeta has been mentioned in the re
ports from the Indian troubles. Although
nothing is known of her here, it is pre-
sumed at the war department that she is
either a relative of Colorow or the daugh-
ter of some prominent Ute chief.
A telegram has been received at the
interior department from Senator Teller
at Denver, to the effect that if the Ute
Indians in Colorado are not returned to
the reservation there will be trouble The
acting secretary of the interior depart
'ment has requested Of the war depart
ment that as the aid of the military seems
to have been invoked to prevent a threat
ened outbreak and to preserve peace, that
while a force of troops is in the locality of
the Indians, all proper means may be
used by 1t to induce the Indians to go and
remain upon the reservation.
The reports of an engagement between
Colorow and the sheriff ; posse do not, in
the opinion of the war department off
cials, warrant the use of troops to sup
press the supposed outbreak. As soon as
the Indians are attacked by troops they
will not only defend themselves, but at
tack the settlements, and in order to avoid
an Indian war the assistance of troops will
be withheld until necessary for the pro
lection of citizens and every effort be
made TO induce the Indians to return
quietly. From the character of the infor
nation receive the military authorities
are inclined to the belief hat the state
authorities did not exercise the best iudg
ment and were too precipitate in an at
tempt to serve a civil process on the in
dicted Indians. 1t is hoped that all
trouble made will lie suppressed without
blOOdshed.
, 1887-08-24
Bald Knobbers on Trial.

OZARK, Mo-, Aug. % The bald
knobbers are again In Ozark and the first
day of the trial found the court crowded
with anxious spectators. Judge Hubbard
opened court Monday, He gave ~instruc-
lions to the grand jury that they had a
better opportunity to investigate the acts
of the Christian county regulators than
the former inquIring tribunal possessed,
as the backbone of the organization had
been broken Just before court ad
iourned John Wilson threw himself upon
the mercy of the court, pleading guilty to
the whipping of Green Walker. As this
is the first plea of guilt for the bald knob
bers' assault, and there are about ninety
five similar charges pending. the decision
of the court is looked upon with the deep
est anxiety. Wilson is a Baptist
preacher.
, 1887-08-24
Illness of california's Governor

AAASSS VI - wv ~ III
SAN Francisco, Aug. Ex-Governor
Washington Bartlett, who has been in a
precarious condition for some time, was
stricken by paralysis last night, and little
hope Of his recovery is entertained. About
three months ago the governor, worn out
by several months of arduous labor in the
mayors Office at San Francisco, in the
campaign through the state and the gov
ernor's chair during the session of the
legislature, went to Highland Springs,
He was in a feeble condition and his
symptoms were diagnosed ana indicated
Bright's disease Of the Kidneys. He re,
covered somewhat and these symptoms
departed. Several weeks ago he vent to
the residence of his cousin and physi-
clan, Mrs. Bucket, in Oakland. where he
Is at present.
The governor himself is aware of his
critical condition, and this afternoon
directed that a dispatch should be sent to
Lieutenant Governor Waterman immedi-
ately on his death. All his relatives have
been summoned and are now near him.
The governors mind is still clear, but his
utterance has become so thick that it is
scarcely distinguishable.
Governor Bartlett is Il Democrat, and
was elected to office last November. In
the event Of his death he will be succeed
ed by Lieutenant Governor K. w. Water
mann. who is a Republican.
, 1887-08-24
A Poor Outlook.

COLUMBIA, S. c.. Aug. 23.-It is
probable that the loss of the rice crop
will exceed the 800, 900 estimate made
two weeks ago. Discouraging news con-
tinues to come from the flooded districts
of Lower Carolina along the Santee and
Savannah rivers. A very serious ques-
ton now before the rice planters is what
disposition is to be made OF the negroes
on the plantations until the first of next
year There is no way for them to earn
a living and in the meantime they will
have TO be supplied with food. If moth
ing is done for these negroes during the
next four months they will starve.